Elect - Technical Writer 3

Job Description The Virginia Department of Elections is seeking a Technical Writer for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.MAX VENDOR RATE 38.19The Technical Writer will provide written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes.Applicants will submit a writing sample with their application.Required/Desired SkillsSkillRequired /DesiredAmountof Experience5 years’ experience creating software documentation (user guides, API documents, release notes, etc.)Required5YearsAbility to tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiencesRequired5YearsProficiency in organizing complex technical information clearly and logicallyRequired5YearsExpert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar toolsRequired5YearsKnowledge of Markdown, HTML/CSSRequired5YearsProficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visualsRequired5YearsExperience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook Required5YearsUnderstanding of Scrum/Agile methodologyRequired5YearsFamiliarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture conceptsRequired5YearsAbility to read code snippetsRequired5YearsExcellent grammar, clarity and attention to detail in written productsRequired5YearsAbility to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex informationRequired5YearsStrong versioning and documentation review practicesRequired5YearsExperience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile)Required5YearsExperience with UX writing highly desirableHighly desired5YearsFamiliarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desiredRequired5YearsQuestionsNo.QuestionQuestion1Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3In what City and State is your candidate currently located?Question4Please make sure to add a writing sample with your submittal. It can be in a seperate document from the resume.